chef

Government of Canada - Atlantic; Alma; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Alma, New Brunswick is seeking a skilled Cook to supervise kitchen staff and prepare meals. The role requires a secondary school graduation certificate and 2-3 years of experience in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include maintaining food inventory, demonstrating cooking techniques, and planning menus. The position is on-site with no remote option offered.

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to manage food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales, and inventory.
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff.
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events.

Skills

Demonstrating cooking techniques

Menu planning

Supervising kitchen staff

Education

Secondary school graduation certificate

Job description

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Noisy
• Hot

Work setting

• Restaurant

Responsibilities

• Maintain records of food costs, consumption, sales and inventory
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques and new equipment to cooking staff
• Create new recipes
• Instruct cooks in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
• Prepare and cook complete meals and specialty foods for events such as banquets
• Supervise cooks and other kitchen staff
• Prepare and cook food on a regular basis, or for special guests or functions
• Prepare and cook meals or specialty foods
• Requisition food and kitchen supplies
• Plan menus and ensure food meets quality standards
• Prepare dishes for customers with food allergies or intolerances
• Recruit and hire staff
• Train staff in preparation, cooking and handling of food

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods